Kuzu Paça Çorbası

Kuzu Paça Çorbası is a traditional Turkish lamb trotters soup, rich in collagen and flavor, perfect for nourishing the body. This Paleo-friendly dish is hearty, warming, and packed with nutrients, making it an ideal comfort food.

Ingredients

• Lamb trotters - 500 grams
• Water - 1.5 liters
• Onion - 1 medium, quartered
• Carrot - 1 medium, chopped
• Celery - 1 stalk, chopped
• Garlic - 4 cloves, smashed
• Bay leaf - 1
• Black peppercorns - 5
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, add the lamb trotters and cover them with 1.5 liters of water.
2. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
3. Add the quartered onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, smashed garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, and salt to the pot.
4. Cover and simmer the soup on low heat for about 2-2.5 hours, or until the trotters are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bone.
5. Remove the trotters from the pot and let them cool slightly, then separate the meat from the bones, discarding any gristle.
6. Return the meat to the pot and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary.
7. Serve hot, drizzled with lemon juice and garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 1.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in collagen, which supports joint health and skin elasticity.
• High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.

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